Modulating food craving-related neural oscillations using tACS: study protocol for a randomized sham-controlled trial

• Published in: Frontiers in human neuroscience Vol. 19; p. 1612062
• Main Authors: Ljubisavljevic, Milos, King, Fransina C., Ismail, Fatima Yousif, Statsenko, Yauhen, Bashir, Shahid, Abdullah, Osama, Rokers, Bas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 2025
• Subjects: anterior cingulate cortex; DLPFC; fMRI; food craving; insula; Neuroscience; tACS; tACS; fMRI; DLPFC; insula; food craving; anterior cingulate cortex

Food addiction is characterized by heightened craving and impaired inhibitory control, contributing to compulsive eating and obesity. Existing behavioral and pharmacological interventions often fail to achieve lasting effects. Transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS), by modulating neural...